As per the declaration made by Yeddyurappa before the Karnataka lokayukta, he owned assets and cash worth Rs 5.38 crore approximately.

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Karnataka chief minister B. S. Yeddyurappa on Sunday declared his assets. The latest move by the CM can be seen as an attempt to project a clean image after being constantly hounded by the Opposition which has blamed him for corruption and nepotism in the state.

Lately, he has also been accused of amassing wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income . The declaration, however, does not show any quantum jump when compared to that filed last year.

As per the declaration made by Yeddyurappa before the Karnataka lokayukta, he owned assets and cash worth Rs 5.38 crore approximately. The only significant change is in his bank balance which has risen to Rs 33.5 lakh from Rs 21.36 lakh.

Though the CM owns 2.58 kg of gold and 75 kg of silverware, their value has not been declared. Incidentally, he does not own a single car or vehicle.

In his letter to BJP national president Nitin Gadkari which was released to the media by the chief minister's secretariat, Yeddyurappa has declared that neither he nor any of his family members operated accounts with Swiss banks.

Other assets declared by Yeddyurappa include 18.23 acres of agriculture land in his home town in Shikaripura, an independent house on a 50X80 feet residential dwelling, and two residential buildings in Shikaripura.

Yeddyurappa has made it clear that he has not purchased any land in any part of the state after becoming the chief minister.

Yeddyurappa said his declaration should silence his detractors. " I hope my honest revelation on assets will stop the Opposition from making unnecessary criticism. Their criticism is only aimed at toppling the BJP government," he alleged.

Incidentally, two advocates, backed by the Janata Dal ( Secular), have filed five criminal complaints accusing Yeddyurappa of misusing his position for personal gains. The hearing into the complaints will commence on February 14 in Bangalore.